"Roy Smith" wrote in message
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Tyler wrote:

Similar to a procedure turn?

Not only is it similar to a procedure turn, it IS a procedure turn.


This depends on how much you want to play with words. They are both course
reversal maneuvers, for sure. But if the FAA didn't want to distinguish a
racetrack-type course reversal from a "barbed" procedure turn, they wouldn't
call it a "hold in lieu of procedure turn". Nevertheless, it is surely true
that in most usage, the term "procedure turn" encompasses all the variations
on course reversals. Nobody I know has ever accused the FAA of being
consistent.

PROCEDURE TURN- The maneuver prescribed when it is necessary to reverse
direction to establish an aircraft on the intermediate approach segment or
final approach course. The outbound course, direction of turn, distance
within which the turn must be completed, and minimum altitude are specified
in the procedure. However, unless otherwise restricted, the point at which
the turn may be commenced and the type and rate of turn are left to the
discretion of the pilot.

(See ICAO term PROCEDURE TURN.)

PROCEDURE TURN [ICAO]- A maneuver in which a turn is made away from a
designated track followed by a turn in the opposite direction to permit the
aircraft to intercept and proceed along the reciprocal of the designated
track.

Note 1: Procedure turns are designated "left" or "right" according to the
direction of the initial turn.

Note 2: Procedure turns may be designated as being made either in level
flight or while descending, according to the circumstances of each
individual approach procedure.